Chapter 979


    “Search for Lauren,” Landon yelled, mming a fist onto the window sill with rage. “… even if you have


    to turn the ce upside down!”


    “Roger that! I’ll get a few people to look for her,” Angelina answered and immediately went into action.


    Silence encapsted the room, which soothed Landon’s nerves. After calming down, he heard a vague


    sobbing from somewhere in the room that tugged at his heartstrings.


    “Lauren!” ted, he ran into the bedroom, where the sobbing grew louder. His heart shattered with


    each cry.


    Finally, he stopped in front of the closet. The sobbing was loud and clear, apanied by the ruffling


    of clothes.


    Slowly, he opened the doors, only to hold his breath at what he saw next.


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    Lauren’s frail body curled in a damp corner like a stray with no home.


    She hugged her knees, her dark bangs clinging to her sweaty forehead. After hiding in the closet for a


    while, she looked a little out of breath, and her cheeks were flushed.


    “L-Landon …” She burst into tears when she saw him. “Is Nina dead? Is it true?”


    Landon could not bear to see teardrops rolling down her cheeks. He opened his arms and lifted her out


    of the closet.


    He was surprised when he touched her skin. Her skin was hot to the touch, probably because she hid


    in the closet for too long.


    Teary-eyed, he choked when heforted her, “I’m sorry. Lauren, I’m really only.


    At loss for words, he could only repeatedly apologize to her as he tried to navigate his messy thoughts.


    “Is Nina … dead? Is it real…” Lauren repeated the question.


    He patiently coaxed her, “Nina went to a better ce. She’ll be happier there.”


    Soon after, Lauren fell into a deep sleep, perhaps due to exhaustion, theck of air, and the extreme


    sadness.


    Landon quickly called the Harpers’ family doctor to check on her. After confirming that she was


    suffering from grief and low blood sugar, the doctor gave her an IV drip and prescribed bed rest, much


    to Landon’s relief.


    Kneeling by the bed, Landon held Lauren’s hand throughout the checkup. His lips brushed against her


    arm anxiously.


    Angelina appeared and informed Landon, “Mr. Landon, your car is ready. It’s time to go.”


    After a pause, she whispered, “If you don’t feel like leaving Madam Lauren, I can go on your behalf.


    Looking for a criminal in Tsulu is a dangerous mission. Unlike in the past, you havemitments now.


    It’s better to stay out of risky missions.”


    He insisted, “No, I have to go.” He pressed Lauren’s hand on his chest and spoke with affection and


    determination, “I made a promise to my only friend, Jasper, and I have to keep my word.


    “Besides, things wouldn’t have turned out this way if that bastard had not killed Nina. Lauren wouldn’t


    have fainted from crying. Once I get my hands on that motherfucker, I will make life hell for him!”


    Given the influence and capability of the Harpers, Jeffrey Snyder would not leave Tsulu alive. It was too


    bad that Jasper insisted on mission’s difficulty had increased, and he had to tag along to help Jasper.


    Angelina reminded him, “If so, please be extra careful. I prepared bulletproof vests for you and Mr.


    Beckett. Make sure to wear it…”